Nigeria’s national football (soccer) team, the Super Eagles, triumphed over Burkina Faso during the final match of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday night. The Khaleej Times reports that Nigeria’s president,...
Al Jazeera is reporting that South African police have foiled a plot to bomb an ANC conference in Bloemfontein. The conference was expected to be attended by South African President Jacob Zuma and dozens of senior officials. Polic...
Nickolaus Bauer of Mail & Guardian is reporting that the African National Congress (ANC) has reversed its original decision to block the no confidence vote against President Jacob Zuma in Parliament. Secretary-general Gwede Ma...
The New York Times is reporting that viewers of “Idols SA,” the South African counterpart to the popular televised competition “American Idol,” have named Khaya Mthethwa the season eight winner—making him t...
The New York Times is reporting that viewers of “Idols SA,” the South African counterpart to the popular televised competition “American Idol,” have named Khaya Mthethwa the season eight winner—making him t...
The BBC is reporting that Anglo American Platinum, the world’s largest platinum producer, fired 12,000 miners on Friday who were striking over wages. The wave of strikes has instigated pressure on President Jacob Zuma and tu...
Charles Molele of Mail & Guardian is reporting that Jimmy Manyi’s tenure as South Africa’s Government Spokesperson has come to an end. Manyi filled the entire term of his three-year contract and the ministry announ...
Charles Molele of Mail & Guardian is reporting that Jimmy Manyi’s tenure as South Africa’s Government Spokesperson has come to an end. Manyi filled the entire term of his three-year contract and the ministry announ...
IOL News is reporting that South Africa and Eritrea are moving ahead with solidifying ties between the two countries. South Africa’s International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane met with Osman Salih Mohammed, Erit...